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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 211.65 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 211.65 and 72.69 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 211.65 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/211.65 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 211.65 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 15,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,384.84/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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